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Adverbs of frequency

Adverbs that change or qualify the meaning of a sentence bytelling us how often or how frequently something happensare defined as adverbs of frequency.

An adverb of frequency is exactly what it sounds like – anadverb of time. Adverbs of frequency always describe howoften something occurs, either in definite or indefiniteterms. An adverb that describes definite frequency is onesuch as weekly, daily, or yearly. An adverb describingindefinite frequency doesn’t specify an exact time frame;examples are sometimes, often, and rarely.

These simple rules for adverbs of frequency will help you to use them correctly:

Always use adverbs of frequency to discuss how oftensomething happens.

Adverbs of frequency are often used to indicate routine orrepeated activities, so they are often used with the presentsimple tense.

If a sentence has only one verb, place the adverb offrequency in the middle of the sentence so that it ispositioned after the subject but before the verb. Forexample: Tom never flies. He always takes the bus.

When a sentence contains more than one verb, place theadverb of frequency before the main verb. For example:They have often visited Europe.

When using an adverb of frequency in the negative or informing a question, place it before the main verb. Forexample: Do you usually get up so late?

Adverbs of Frequency List This list of adverbs of frequency contains many of the

most common; keep in mind though that there are many other words which can serve in this capacity.

Always Annually Constantly Daily EventuallyEver Frequently Generally Hourly InfrequentlyLater Monthly Never Next NightlyNormally Now Occasionally Often QuarterlyRarely Regularly Sometimes Soon ThenToday Tonight Weekly Yearly YesterdayYet

Examples of Adverbs of FrequencyEach sentence contains an example of an adverb offrequency; the examples are italicized for easyidentification.

The incubator turns each egg hourly.

We take a vacation at least once annually.

I usually shop for groceries on Saturday mornings.

He is often late for work.

We seldom see John.

My dentist told me I should floss twice daily.

The Position of the Adverb in a Sentence

An adverb of frequency goes before a main verb (exceptwith To Be).

An adverb of frequency goes after the verb To Be.

Subject + adverb + main verb

I always remember to do my homework.

He normally gets good marks in exams.

Subject + to be + adverb

They are never pleased to see me.

She isn't usually bad tempered.

When we use an auxiliary verb (have, will, must, might, could, would, can, etc.), the adverb is placed between the auxiliary and the main verb. This is also true for to be.

Subject + auxiliary + adverb + main verb

She can sometimes beat me in a race.

I would hardly ever be unkind to someone.

They might never see each other again.

They could occasionally be heard laughing.

We can also use the following adverbs at the start of a sentence:

Usually, normally, often, frequently, sometimes, occasionallyOccasionally, I like to eat Thai food. BUT we cannot use the following at the beginning of a

sentence:Always, seldom, rarely, hardly, ever, never.

We use hardly ever and never with positive, not negative verbs:She hardly ever comes to my parties.They never say 'thank you'. We use ever in questions and negative statements:Have you ever been to New Zealand?I haven't ever been to Switzerland. (The same as 'I have never been Switzerland'). We can also use the following expressions when we want to be

more specific about the frequency:- every day - once a month - twice a year - four times a day - every other

week

CONNECTORS OF SEQUENCEIf we use the connectors of sequence to order events, is the following order correct.

First, next, then, after that, next, then, after that, next, finally.

If we use sequence connectors to show the sequence of events in a composition or a report of an event (more than ten events), which of the following expressions do you prefer?

1. First, next, then, after that, next, then, after that, next, after that, then, next, finally.

2. First, second, third, fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh, eighth, ninth, tenth, eleventh, finally.

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